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Young Men’s Service League (YMSL) – National Organization Bio
The Young Men’s Service League (YMSL) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to developing young men into capable, compassionate leaders through a unique four-year program of service, leadership training, and mother–son engagement. Founded in Plano, Texas in 2001, YMSL has grown into a nationwide movement, now encompassing more than 41 states, 160+ chapters, and over 22,000 members.
At its core, YMSL’s mission is simple yet powerful: to assist, serve, and support those who are in need in our local communities. What makes YMSL unique is its model—mothers and their high school-aged sons join together as volunteers, working side by side to make a lasting difference. This shared service not only strengthens communities but also strengthens families, creating meaningful connections and instilling lifelong values in the next generation.
Service in ActionEach YMSL chapter partners with a diverse network of local philanthropies—homeless shelters, food banks, senior centers, special needs programs, animal rescues, and more—allowing members to engage directly with those they serve. Annually, YMSL members collectively contribute hundreds of thousands of volunteer hours, impacting thousands of lives across the country.
Leadership Development Beyond service, YMSL offers a comprehensive leadership program that equips young men with essential life skills. Members have the opportunity to serve in chapter leadership roles, participate in team projects, learn public speaking, and develop project management abilities. These experiences prepare them to enter college, careers, and civic life as confident, service-minded leaders.
Impact & GrowthSince its founding, YMSL has become one of the fastest-growing volunteer organizations of its kind. Our growth reflects a shared belief that young people have the power to transform their communities—and that families volunteering together create a ripple effect of compassion, responsibility, and action.
For more information about YMSL and its programs, please visit www.YMSL.org.
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North Texas Giving Day 2025 – Support YMSL’s Mission
This year, our focus is on expanding our reach to serve even more communities in need. Your donation will help provide resources, training, and support for our members as they partner with local nonprofits to address critical needs. Every dollar directly impacts our ability to equip young men and their mothers with the skills, compassion, and leadership to serve.
Our Needs
The Young Men’s Service League relies on community support to continue developing the next generation of service-minded leaders. Your donations directly fund:
Volunteer Training & Leadership Development – Equipping our high school-aged members with the skills, confidence, and leadership experience to organize and lead impactful service projects.
Support for Partner Philanthropies – Empowering our members to serve alongside local nonprofits, helping them expand their reach and impact in the community through coordinated volunteer efforts and hands-on service activities.
Technology & Reporting Tools – Ensuring chapters can track volunteer hours, manage service projects, and measure community impact efficiently.
Expansion of Community Partnerships – Building relationships with new nonprofit partners to broaden our reach and serve more causes across North Texas.
Your contribution helps us inspire compassion, build leadership, and strengthen communities—one mother–son team at a time.
Our mission is to bring mothers and sons together in service of those in need in our communities. Like us, our communities are diverse in every way. We embrace the full spectrum of humanity and respond to the needs of all our community partners. In doing so, we enable mothers and sons to build stronger connections, learn, and develop a legacy of leadership and compassion.
Organization name
National Young Mens Service League
Causes
Social Services
Operating Budget
$500,000 - $999,999
Counties Served
Hunt, Wise, Tarrant, Somervell, Rockwall, Parker, Palo Pinto, Navarro, Montague, Kaufman, Johnson, Hood, Grayson, Fannin, Erath, Ellis, Denton, Dallas, Cooke, Collin
BIPOC Leadership
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Address
1821 BURNING TREE LN